The personal bankruptcy process is complex. People spend months, if not years, trying to regain control over their finances. They may have to liquidate some of their property or maintain a strict household budget as they complete a multi-year repayment plan. The...
If you owe an outstanding debt, it’s natural that creditors are going to try to contact you to collect. In some cases, consumers are unaware of the debt that they owe, so simple contact is all that is needed. In other cases, creditors may have been trying to collect...
A creditor reporting late payments on your record can significantly impact your credit score and, in turn, your ability to get credit in the future. Unfortunately, this may happen even when you pay on time. Here is what to know about inaccurate late payments on your...